Experts' Choice Award Herrenhauser Garten
5 expert reviews
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Proof that Hanover is not all buttoned-down business are the grandiose Baroque Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, about 5km north of the city centre, which are considered one of the most important historic garden landscapes in Europe" Full review
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Don't miss the Niki de Saint Phalle Grotto near its northern edge, which provides a magical backdrop for the whimsical statues, fountains and coloured tile by this late French artist (1930–2002).
Lonely Planet "The jewel in the crown of the Herrenhäuser Gärten is grand both in format and history, having been laid out as a Baroque garden in 1714 under the tutelage of the French landscape gardener Martin Charbonnier" Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Situated to the northwest of Hannover, the gardens contain four parks. The oldest section of the Großer Garten is a French-style garden dotted with allegorical statues. The Georgengarten..." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Proof that Hanover is not all buttoned-down business are the grandiose baroque Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, about 5km north of the city centre, which are considered one of the most..." Full review
Frommer's "The largest garden, consisting of a rectangle surrounded by a moat. Within the maze of walks and trees are examples of French baroque, rococo, and Low German rose and flower gardens." Full review
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But make sure you don't miss this one, the only surviving example of Dutch/Low German early baroque-style gardening.
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